Actuarial Summer Intern-2

BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee; United States; Remote; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Job summary

BCBST BlueBridge Internship Program seeks an Intern for the Actuarial Team to gain hands‑on experience in research, assumptions, and experience analyses for health insurance products. You will work with staff actuaries to validate premiums, reserves, and financial statement completeness.

Preferred majors include Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Finance, or Statistics; must reside in ET/CT zones and be able to work 20–40 hours weekly during 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. ET.

Qualifications

• Ability to prioritize, work independently and manage time/resources.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products (Outlook/Word/Excel/PowerPoint).
• Demonstrated decision‑making skills.

Responsibilities

• Support research to develop assumptions and conduct experience analyses for health insurance products.
• Ensure accuracy of premiums for health products.
• Assess appropriateness of reserve estimates and completeness of financial statements.

Skills

Prioritize

Effective communication

Microsoft Office

Decision making

Education

Two years of college completed

Masters/Doctoral eligible

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

BCBST’s BlueBridge Internship program is seeking an Intern for our Actuarial Team!

About the Program:

BCBST’s BlueBridge Internship Program offers hands‑on experience, professional collaboration, and opportunities to build real‑world skills.

Actuarial Internship Role Overview:

This remote internship supports research efforts aimed at developing assumptions and conducting experience analyses for health insurance products, including areas such as risk adjustment, pricing, and valuation. You’ll work hands‑on with BCBST staff actuaries and analysts to ensure the accuracy of premiums for our health products, appropriateness of reserve estimates and completeness of financial statements.

Key Details:

• Start Date:May 2027 | Duration:6 months (May 2027 – August 2027)
• Hours:Minimum of 20 hours a week; up to 40 hours a week Monday – Friday during the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. ET.
• Location:Remote
• Sponsorship is not available for this role
• Paid Position

Preferences:

• Majors inActuarial Science, Mathematics, Finance, or Statistics
• Reside in Eastern or Central Time Zone
• Proactive self-starter with proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Interest in emerging technologies, including AI and automation, and their application to actuarial and business challenges

Job Qualifications

Education

• Active college students (in an accredited college or university) who have completed a minimum of two years of college are eligible.
• Recent college graduates and students enrolled in a Masters or Doctoral program (in an accredited college or university) are also eligible.
• Must provide transcripts.
• Active full‑time BCBST employees are not eligible to participate in the program.

Experience

• Varies based on division. Please see Job Specific Requirements section below for this internship’s specific responsibilities and preferred qualifications.

Skills/Certifications

• Able to prioritize, work independently, and effectively manage time and resources.
• Effective communication skills: written and verbal.
• Proficient computer skills and Microsoft Office experience (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Appropriate decision‑making skills required.

GPA requirement

• Must have a 2.75 GPA or higher

Number of Openings Available

1

Worker Type:

Intern (Trainee)

Company:

BCBST BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc.

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